Major spine surgery study aims to improve outcomes for 1,500 patients
NCT ID NCT04194138
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is following 1,500 adults with complex spine problems (like scoliosis or kyphosis) who are having surgery. Researchers want to learn which surgical methods work best and how to reduce complications. Participants will complete surveys about pain and quality of life, and have X-rays taken. The goal is to create guidelines that help future patients get better results.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ADULT SPINAL DEFORMITY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Columbia University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
-
Denver International Spine Center, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children and Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
RECRUITINGDenver, Colorado, 80218, United States
-
Duke University Health System
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
-
Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10021, United States
-
John Hopkins University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
-
Medical City Spine Hospital - Southwest Scoliosis Institute
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75243, United States
-
NYU, Department of Orthopedics
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
-
Northwell Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10075, United States
-
Norton Leatherman Spine Center
RECRUITINGLouisville, Kentucky, 40207, United States
-
Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic
RECRUITINGLa Jolla, California, 92037, United States
-
Spine Institute of Louisiana
RECRUITINGShreveport, Louisiana, 71101, United States
-
Toronto Western
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, Canada
-
UCSF, Department of Neurosurgery
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
-
University Orthopedics
RECRUITINGProvidence, Rhode Island, 02905, United States
-
University of California, Davis, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 05616, United States
-
University of Kansas, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
RECRUITINGKansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
-
University of Texas - Houston
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
-
University of Virginia
RECRUITINGCharlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Scoliosis's hidden toll: can we predict lung and heart risks?
- Could simple exercises reshape the curve of your spine?
- Energy healing put to the test: can reiki reduce Post-Surgery pain?
- New tethering technique may offer Motion-Sparing alternative to spinal fusion for kids with scoliosis
- New surgical approach aims to fix failed back fusions by restoring natural spinal curve
- Virtual reality could make scoliosis exercises more effective for teens